Technology covering our wrists have completely been revolutionized by the Apple Watch Series because Apple pushes its technology to a next level every time it releases the new one in the series either to improve functionality or to improvise the designs. The Apple watch series 10 that is rumored to be released in September 2024 looks no different than it. So, let’s dive into this article to know what we can expect in this watch. This article is based on available information at the current time and predictions as per the trends of Apple in its watch. We are going to cover topics like possible features, design modifications and other aspects.
Design and Appearance
Though apple does not reveal its specs until the day of the main event, but some leaked information and speculations can provide some idea for us.
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Evolution not Revolution
It is very likely that Apple Watch Series 10 will also have the same rectangular design as the other apple watch possess because it kind of gives the brand identity of the apple and people have been familiar to this identity. But it can be expected to have subtle changes in the design and the band options.
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Always on display
It can be expected to have some changes in the technology of Always on display. We may notice improved brightness with brighter visibility when outside. It is also rumored to have low power color options.
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Display Size
There are quite rumblings around that it could have slight increase in display size as well. Apple has mentioned in its official site that “Virtually every app has been rethought. Now apps use the entire display to create places for content, so you can see and do more, faster than ever.“.
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Watch Faces
Many new watch faces are being introduced in the upcoming Apple watch series 10. As mentioned in their official site to engage the users they have introduced Snoopy and Woodstock reacting to the weather conditions outside.
Health and Fitness Features
Series 10 of Apple watch is likely to focus highly on health and fitness features like it have done in its watches. Potential expected areas of focus may be:
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Non-Invasive Advanced Blood Glucose monitoring
Though this feature was still under development quite some time before, so it is not confirmed if it has been developed. If it has then it might be the game changing one for the world, diabetic patients and all health enthusiasts.
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Improvised sleep tracking
The Apple watch series 10 is expected to include advanced sleep tracking technologies that will be capable of monitoring of oxygen levels during the sleep including sleep stages.
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Advanced workout tracking & cycling metrics
Apple watch series 10 as said earlier is quite expected to incorporate advanced workout metrics that the users will be highly benefited of.
Apple has mentioned that it will have advanced cycling metrics in their watch which users can see directly in their iPhone in full screen making it easier for users while cycling.
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Mental Health App
Quite of a change in smart watch industry is expected by the introduction of this feature in this Apple Watch Series 10. It has been well focused by the Apple to look after the mental health of the users. But how does it measure may be the question.
As per the information available the app will ask a few sets of questions which is as per the standards of Mental Health Assessment used by clinicians to know about the state of mind you are in at the current moment and help you assess about the severity of any sort of oddness in your mental health you may result in.
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Medications reminder
There is also this feature which can be very helpful for people under any sort of medications and tend not to take it in timely manner. Apple has got this feature to set a reminder for your medications time and help you assist consume your medications timely.
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Vision Health
As per the report published in this journal on Sep 20, 2023 about 31.3% of world population are already diagnosed with myopia and this population this increasing rapidly due to use of devices very close to the eyes. Keeping this in thought Apple has taken a small yet thoughtful step by introducing this feature that notifies you when you are closer to device than a certain threshold.
Processing and Connectivity
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Faster processor
It is very likely that we might see faster processor in comparison to its all predecessors that will substantially increase the watch speed, low loading time of applications and smooth performance alongside supporting complex programs.
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UWB (Ultra-wide band) Tech Integration
Though it is not a confirmed news, but we can expect to have this advanced location tracking technology from the side of apple in Apple watch series 8.
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Topographic information and Trail information
Apple has introduced this feature in this Apple watch series 10 which is able to locate mountains, valleys, lakes and rivers in the United States alongside including trails and elevation of it. Users get notified in their watch when they reach certain elevation threshold.
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Operating System and Battery life in Series 10
The apple watchOS in Apple Watch Series 10 is likely to have rejuvenated watch interface that comes with new watch faces and many customization options. It has own sets of personalized apps for the users that they can personalize as per their needs. It will have deep integrated features like Offline maps, Namedrops, workout APIs which you can know more here in the Apple site.
Talking about battery, it is likely to have a better battery life in Apple watch series 8 because of software improvements. Also, the likeliness of improved display suggests having Apple watch’s series 8 battery very efficient. Similarly, if fast charging given it will lead to reduction in charging time and slow degrade of battery.
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Emergency SOS improvements
Apple is expected to integrate very advanced technologies in this field so as to assist the emergency help timely. Some article references have mentioned that it will be very accurate which will help the users during the case of emergency.
Competition of Apple Watch series 10
The nearest competitors of Apple watch series 8 are:
- Samsung Galaxy watch 5
- Google Pixel watch (the one that is rumored)
- Fitbit Sense 2
Price & release of Apple Watch Series 10
Though it is not certain, it is likely to be around that of the Apple watch series 9 but you can check it in the store in your place as soon as it gets released on rumored date Sept 2024. It is to be noted that price may vary on factors like cellular connectivity, GPS and other materials.
Who should consider Apple Watch Series 10?
A) Fitness enthusiasts as Apple is likely to incorporate heavily advanced fitness technologies. The new likely to be Blood glucose monitoring(non-invasive), advanced sleep monitor, highly advanced workout metrics and so on.
B) Apple users, as they are very comfortable in this ecosystem can go for this watch.
C) New users who are hoping to enter into the Apple ecosystem can also go for it.
D) Any other person who is curious, keen or simply wants a watch can also go for the watch.